22 days in France & Geneva Itinerary
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Start: New Orleans, United States
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Nice, France
— 5 nights
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Aix-en-Provence, France
— 3 nights
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Arles, France
— 3 nights
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Avignon, France
— 2 nights
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Lyon, France
— 3 nights
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Chamonix, France
— 2 nights
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Geneva, Switzerland
— 2 nights
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End: New Orleans, United States
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Nice, France — 5 nights
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
Prince's Palace has been added to your itinerary. Go for a jaunt from Nice to Cannes to see La Croisette about 46 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: take some stellar pictures from Colline du Chateau overlook, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and examine the collection at Musée Marc Chagall.
For other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Nice travel itinerary planner.
New Orleans, USA to Nice is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 7 hour difference. Traveling from New Orleans in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Nice, with lows of 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Aix-en-Provence.
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For other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Nice travel itinerary planner.
New Orleans, USA to Nice is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 7 hour difference. Traveling from New Orleans in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Nice, with lows of 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Aix-en-Provence.
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Aix-en-Provence, France — 3 nights
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City of a Thousand Fountains
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Aix-en-Provence: Marseille (The Panier, Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, &more). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence, take a stroll through Cours Mirabeau, steep yourself in history at Paul Cezanne’s Studio, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Vieil Aix.
For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Aix-en-Provence journey builder site.
You can drive from Nice to Aix-en-Provence in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. May in Aix-en-Provence sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 54°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to drive to Arles.
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For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Aix-en-Provence journey builder site.
You can drive from Nice to Aix-en-Provence in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. May in Aix-en-Provence sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 54°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to drive to Arles.
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Arles, France — 3 nights
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Soul of Provence
Change things up with these side-trips from Arles: Tours et Remparts d'Aigues-Mortes (in Aigues-Mortes), Nimes (La Porte Auguste, La Maison Carree, &more) and Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau (in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Carrieres des Lumieres, don't miss a visit to Abbaye de Montmajour, admire the natural beauty at La Bambouseraie en Cevennes, and take an in-depth tour of Musee Departemental Arles Antique.
For more things to do and other tourist information, you can read our Arles driving holiday planner.
You can drive from Aix-en-Provence to Arles in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. May in Arles sees daily highs of 73°F and lows of 55°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can drive to Avignon.
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For more things to do and other tourist information, you can read our Arles driving holiday planner.
You can drive from Aix-en-Provence to Arles in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. May in Arles sees daily highs of 73°F and lows of 55°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can drive to Avignon.
Side Trips
Nimes, Les Baux de Provence, Tours et Remparts d'Aigues-Mortes, La Bambouseraie en Cevennes, Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau
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Avignon, France — 2 nights
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City of Popes
On the 14th (Sun), step into the grandiose world of Palais des Papes. Keep things going the next day: take in the views from Pont d'Avignon, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque, then hike along Le Sentier des Ocres, and finally go deep underground at Mines de Bruoux.
To see more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Avignon trip planning tool.
Getting from Arles to Avignon by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Avignon are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Lyon.
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To see more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Avignon trip planning tool.
Getting from Arles to Avignon by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Avignon are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Lyon.
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Lyon, France — 3 nights
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Culinary Capital of France
Lyon is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, get to know the fascinating history of Place des Celestins, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Lyon journey planner.
Traveling by train from Avignon to Lyon takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Avignon in May, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Lyon: temperatures range from 68°F by day to 50°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Chamonix.
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To see more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Lyon journey planner.
Traveling by train from Avignon to Lyon takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Avignon in May, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Lyon: temperatures range from 68°F by day to 50°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Chamonix.
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Chamonix, France — 2 nights
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Alpine Capital of the World
Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): stroll the grounds of Chamonix Cemetery. On the 20th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then take in panoramic vistas at Step Into the Void, then hit the slopes at Aiguille du Midi, and finally take some stellar pictures from Le Pas Dans le Vide.
To see ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Chamonix holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Lyon to Chamonix takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Geneva.
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To see ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Chamonix holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Lyon to Chamonix takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Geneva.
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Geneva, Switzerland — 2 nights
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Capital of Peace
On the 21st (Sun), ponder the design of The Geneva Water Fountain.
For other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Geneva trip itinerary site.
You can drive from Chamonix to Geneva in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Geneva can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to fly back home.
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For other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Geneva trip itinerary site.
You can drive from Chamonix to Geneva in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Geneva can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to fly back home.
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France travel guide
France has been the world's most popular tourist destination for decades, and geographically, it is one of the most diverse countries in Europe. Its cities are holiday hot spots and contain some of the greatest treasures in Europe, its countryside is prosperous and well tended, and it boasts dozens of major tourist attractions, like Paris, the French Riviera, the Atlantic beaches, the winter sport resorts of the French Alps, as well as the castles of the Loire Valley, Brittany, and Normandy. The country is renowned for its gastronomy, particularly wines and cheeses, as well as its history, culture, and fashion industry.
You'll find that the French people are very polite and may react coldly to you if you forget this. You might be surprised as you're greeted by other customers and the proprieter when you walk into a restaurant or a shop. Be sure to take your sightseeing off the beaten path in France. Besides the famous Eiffel Tower and the chic resorts of the Côte d'Azur (French Riviera) you'll find many places to visit in the form of museums filled with fine art, crafts, and archaeological relics, wonderful medieval villages and castles, diverse national parks, and local shopping direct from artisans themselves.
Whether you're touring the Christmas Markets or going skiing during winter, viewing the springtime influx of color in Provence, sunbathing on the Mediterranean coast in the summer, or watching the fall foliage against the backdrop of the châteaux in the Loire Valley, you're sure to find just the right place to be. Spring is a time when the tourist attractions are just starting to expand their hours, but it may still be cold in the mountainous regions and the north. Summer is the busiest time in France with the longest hours for many museums and attractions, but it's often when you will experience the most crowds. Winter in France is filled with winter carnivals, Christmas Markets, and of course, skiing. Fall is a time to celebrate the release of Beaujolais nouveau wine in November, as well as experience Nuit Blanche, a day in October when major attractions, museums, galleries, parks, and swimming pools remain open all night.
